Orthodox calendar 2010

Feasts in 2010

• Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great

  Fri, January 1

• TheophanyGreat Feast

  Wed, January 6 · Baptism of Christ

• Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast

  Tue, February 2 · Presentation

• Clean Monday

  Mon, February 15

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, February 21

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Thu, March 25

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, March 27

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, March 28 · Palm Sunday

• Holy Friday

  Fri, April 2 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, April 4 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, May 13

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, May 23 · Holy Trinity

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, May 30

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Tue, June 29

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Fri, August 6

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Sun, August 15

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Sun, August 29

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Wed, September 8

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Tue, September 14

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Fri, October 1

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Sun, November 21

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Mon, December 6

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Sat, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Feb 15 – Apr 3

• Apostles’ Fast

  May 31 – Jun 28

• Dormition Fast

  Aug 1 – Aug 14

• Nativity Fast

  Nov 15 – Dec 24

• Wednesdays and Fridays

  Fast days through the year, except in the fast-free weeks.

A general guide only. Fasting practice varies by jurisdiction, parish and household — follow the guidance of your priest.